Flexibles

'Game-changing' green innovations win Greener Package Awards

The first-ever Greener Package Awards prove that sustainable packaging has hit the mainstream, with innovations that promise to change the face of packaging forever.

September 30, 2009

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VIDEO: Versatile Packaging for Soft Disposables

The Optima Mini-Bagger IV is a fully automatic bag-opening, filling and sealing machine for a variety of soft disposable products into pre-made poly bags.

September 30, 2009

Cartoning

Video: Delivering the next generation in packaging machinery support

Pro Mach launches ProCustomer, a new program which helps customers achieve peak packaging machinery performance and system productivity through consistent, best-in-class standards for aftermarket service and support.

September 14, 2009

Flexible packaging

Alliedflex Technologies teams with SJ Pack

Alliedflex has added SJ Pack of Korea to their sales and marketing program.

September 9, 2009

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Industry watch

September 6, 2009

Flexible packaging

Contract packer flexes its flexibility

New blister packaging machine helps Contract Packaging Resources meet the demands of its pharmaceutical customers, reduce labor costs, and improve efficiency.

September 6, 2009

Conveying & accumulation

Steady 'diet' of SAPP suits robots

Two robots perform the bagging and palletizing of food-grade sodium phosphate in a compact, highly flexible packaging operation at ICL.

September 5, 2009

Flexibles

Recyclable metallic coating

Henkel Corporation’s MiraFoil® coatings are a fully recyclable, UV-curable alternative to foil board laminating and hot foil stamping.

September 5, 2009

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Screw actuators solve a bag-positioning riddle

Flaws in bag consistency make it difficult for this bulk bag filling system to position bags accurately. Screw actuators meet the challenge.

September 4, 2009

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Tortilla packaging efficiencies heat up

New bag and case sealing systems cut labor costs and improve line speeds.

September 4, 2009

Flexibles

Postponement strategy and pack centers: Are they right for you?

August 5, 2009

Flexibles

Measuring value? Go beyond the 'box score'

As you put each expense under the microscope, do some extra critical thinking and understand the total value you’re getting in return for your check.

August 4, 2009

Flexibles

Industry watch

August 4, 2009